Lynx Studio Mesa TB3
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Lynx Studio
Mesa TB3
Product Info
Article Number:
618611
Brand:
Lynx Studio
Model:
Mesa TB3
Category:
Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces
Price:
$3,243.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lynx Mesa TB3 is a serious piece of kit for engineers and producers demanding the absolute best. The conversion is remarkably clean, offering a level of transparency I haven't heard elsewhere. It's a high-end solution geared towards professional studios, or serious hobbyists who prioritize sonic fidelity above all else.
Product Description
- Lynx Studio Mesa TB3
- Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface and High-End Converter
- Four low-noise
- individually switchable microphone/line/hi-Z inputs
- A total of 14 inputs and outputs with 2 loopback channels
- Conversion: 192 kHz / 24 bits
- Two headphone outputs with dedicated D/A and independent level controls
- Highest audio quality and transparency
- Capacitive touchscreen user interface
- Flexible routing and monitor control
- Optical I/O for S/PDIF or ADAT
- Ccoaxial S/PDIF I/O
- Word clock input and output
- SynchroLock 2 sample clock technology with low jitter
- microSD recorder/player for recording and playback
- Thunderbolt 3 interface for conencting to Mac and Windows computers
- System requirements: Win 10 and newer
- macOS 12 or newer
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 295 x 143 x 267 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional conversion clarity; truly transparent signal path.
- • SynchroLock 2 clocking minimizes jitter for pristine recordings.
- • Intuitive touchscreen simplifies complex routing and monitor setups.
- • Robust build quality; feels substantial and well-engineered.
CONS
- • Premium-priced; a significant investment for most home studios.
- • Physical size and weight limit portability; not ideal for travel.
- • Limited preamp gain range may require external preamps for some mics.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
14
Outputs
14
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24 bits
Preamps
4 Low-Noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z
Weight
2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lynx’s SynchroLock 2 technology consistently delivers extremely low latency, often competitive with or even surpassing Apogee and RME, particularly when utilizing their respective driver systems.
Yes, the Mesa TB3’s dedicated headphone amplifiers provide ample power for most studio headphones, even those with higher impedance requirements, thanks to their robust internal architecture.
The optical I/O is flexible; it can operate in either S/PDIF or ADAT mode, allowing for a full ADAT chain when configured correctly.
